Rafa Benitez is expected to follow Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben brothers to Newcastle.
The former Magpies manager has been tipped to be reappointed at St James’ Park, with Steve Bruce’s days now numbered. Owner Mike Ashley is closer than ever before to selling the club, with Newcastle’s future now in the hands of the Premier League.
A takeover from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PiF) worth £300m has been agreed. They will subsequently own 80 per cent of Newcastle and are now waiting on the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test.
No complications are anticipated, with the Premier League unlikely to stand in the way of the proposed takeover. As a result, the final details surrounding